We (as users) have no idea if/when it will be possible to read on the eInk side in landscape view. If you truly think this is a critical capability for your needs, then indeed you may be better off with another device. Having said that, I read technical pdf's on the eDGe every day, and don't find that to be a major shortcoming of the device. The only problem is the size of the pdf's when I read them on my Pocket eDGe. This issue is a major one and has been brought up by many users in this forum. But buying the device, with the hope that this would be resolved "soon enough" (whatever that may mean to you), may lead you to extreme frustration, that in my opinion, just isn't worth it. These tech devices should be our servants and not a source of consternation.